1. Considerations in Building a School-Based Vision Program.
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Ambrosino, Christina M., Callan, Jonathan, Wiggins, Tresa M. S., Repka, Michael X., and Collins, Megan E.
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RISK assessment ,HEALTH services accessibility ,EVIDENCE-based nursing ,OPTICIANRY ,VISION disorders ,HUMAN services programs ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,HEALTH insurance reimbursement ,DATABASE management ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,VISION testing ,NURSING schools ,STRATEGIC planning ,HEALTH equity ,NEEDS assessment ,EYEGLASSES ,QUALITY assurance ,SCHOOL health services - Abstract
The burden of childhood visual impairment and disparities in access to pediatric vision care remain pressing issues in the United States. School-based vision programs (SBVPs) serve as one approach to advancing health equity. Operating at the intersection of schools and healthcare, SBVPs can increase access to pediatric vision services, improve academic performance, and facilitate referrals to community vision care providers. To maximize their impact, SBVPs must tailor their services to the individual needs and resources of local school communities. School nurses, who have strong ties to school health care services and the school community, are trusted partners in building SBVPs. This article aims to facilitate SBVP development, implementation, and sustainability processes by offering guidance for school nurses and other stakeholders who aim to build a SBVP, support local programs, or learn more about how SBVPs operate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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